Cover attachment for receptacles



. 1,618,489 Feb. 22,1927. R. M SWITZIER COVER, ATTACHMENT FOR RECEPTACLES Filed Nov. 15, 1923 3 Sheets-Sheet 1 Feb. 22, 1927. I R. M. SWITZER cqvsn ATTACHMENT FOR maczrncnss Filed Nov- 15, 1925 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 Feb. 22 192 7 R. M.' SWITZER COVER ATTACHMENT FOR RECEPTACLES Filed Nov. 15. 1923 s Sheets-Sheet 5 Patented Feb. 22, 1927.

UNITED STATES 1,618,489 PATENT OFFICE.

RUSSELL M. SWITZER, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOR TO 0. S. SWITZER & 60., OLE

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, A COPARTNERSI-III CONSISTIN G OF MABEL C. SWITZER, MIN- N IE E. LEIGH, AND RUSSELL M. SVJITZER. I

COVERATTACHMENT FOR REQEPTACLES.

Applicationfiled November 15, 1923. Serial No. 674,918.

My invention belongs to that general class of devices known as receptacle attachments, and relates particularly to an improved attachment for securing theclosure or cover on a jar or other receptacle. The same is particularly adapted for glass and earthenware products or the like, and so connects or secures the cover or closure on the receptacle that it may be opened or closed at will.

The invention has among its objects the production of a device of the kind described that is simple, eflicient, durable, compact, attractive, sanitary and satisfactory for use wherever found applicable.

It has among its further objects the production of a device of the kind described which may be readily attached to various types of receptacles and closures,'as well as removed therefrom if desired.

Many other objects and advantages of the construction herein shown and described will be obvious to those skilledin the art from the disclosures herein given.

To this end my invention consists in the novel construction, arrangement and combination of parts herein shown and described, and more particularly pointed out in the claims.

In the drawings, wherein like reference characters indicate like or corresponding parts: i Fig. 1 is a view in elevation of one style or type of jar and cover with my attachment applied thereto; 7 h

Fig. 2 is a top plan view of the same;

Fig. 3 is a section taken substantially on line 33 of Fig. 2;

Fig. 4: is a section taken substantially on line M of Fig. 2, illustrating the cardholder; v

Fig. 5 is an enlarged sectlonal view taken substantially on line 55 of Fig. 2;

Fig. 6 is a sectional view taken substantially on line 66 of Fig. 1; 1

Fig. 7 is a view in elevation of a portlon of the attachment;

Fig. 8 is a view similar to Fig. 6, illustrating a slightly modified form of clamplng member; v I i Fig. 9 is a sectional view taken substan- 'tiallyon line 9-:9 of Fig. 8;

Fig. 10'is aviewsimilar to Fig. 1, illustrating another form ofthe attachment;

Fig .11 is a top plan view of the same;

Fig. 12 is a side elevation similar to Fig. 10, illustrating another form; and

Fig. 13 is a top plan view of the same.

Fig. 14 is a view in elevation of the latch member.

Referring to the drawings in which the preferred embodiments of my invention are shown, 1 represents a jar or receptacle of suitable size, shape and material, and 2 is a cover or closure therefor, also of suitable size, shape and material. I have illustrated a receptacle which may be termed bowl shaped, having a neck slightly reduced with a flange 4: at the mouth, the cover'2 being ing the cover from the receptacle so that the same is not mislaid or misplaced or the various covers of adjacent jars interchanged, This is particularly desirable where the various jars contain various products, as for example cookies, crackers, candies, pickles, c1gars,'tobacc0, and various other products, and where it is not desirable that the covers be shifted from one jar to another or become intermixed. The same is not only particularly adapted for use in stores and the like, but is also suitable for home use.

In the attachment shown, there is provided a clamping member on'the jar and a clamping member on the closure, the two being operatively connected or hinged together so that the cover may be turned back or opened. l i i As most clearly shown in Figs. 5 and 7, I provide a band 5 arranged to be clamped about the top of the jar, the free ends 8 of the same being connected together by a bolt 7 or the equivalent. This band'may, if desired, be slightly flanged at the edges, as indicated at 9, so as to give some strength or rigidity and also permit the use of a lighterweight material. However, the band should not be so stiff that it cannot be applied to the jar, and I have found that in many cases it is desirable to omit the flanges.

Where the band is to be cla'n'aped on a straight jar, the flanges may be provided to hold a desired number of rubber. felt or like inserts as desired, which would have a tendeney to prevent displacement of the band where the exterior ot the jar is smooth or is irregular in shape.

The cover clamp (i is n'ovided with an ere tending part 10, which in the construction shown in 5, (3 and 7, is integral there with. As shown, part 10, torming an arm, flanged at the sides as indicated at ll, one flange being, extended to form the band ti, the free end 19. being brougig'ht around and secured to the flanges 11 by a bolt 13 or equivalent means. I have shown the band part (3 as flanged, it being understood that this is a matter of pretercmie, and that the 'flanges may be omitted if desired. Flanges may, if desired, be formed as indicated at 14-44, so as to overlie the flanges 11, as most clearly shown in Fin. i. The opposite end of the arm ll) is Formed with a loop 15 adapted to engage with the bolt or pin 7, the same being formed as indicated at it, and thence extended as at l? to form a stop and limit the opening of the cover and supporting the same in its open position. The part 17 should be so designed that when the jar is fully open, the center oil? gravity of the cover is beyond the pivotal bolt 7, so that the cover will stay open.

It may be mentioned that part 16 may be soldered, brazed, riveted, or otherwise secured to the adjacent part, although generally this is not necessary.

I have shown the arm 10 provided with a prong 18 adapted to engage the underside of the cover at the edge and more securely maintain the same against displacement. I have found, however, that while this dcsirable perhaps in the case of a very heavy cover, it is not essential. I have also shown arm 10 provided with the turned up prongs 19, which serve as price ticket holders. The price card may be very conveniently inserted in the holder, thereby indicating the price or contents of the jar. As before n'icntioned, the flanges on the clamping lnen'ibor (3 and clamping member 5 may be omitted where preferred.

In Figs. 8 and St, I have shown a. slight modification of arm and clamping member (3. In this case 21 represents the end of the arm, while 22 represents a separable band, the ends 24. of which are secured to the arm by abolt or the equivalent. In this in-- stance, the flanges may be provided on the extending parts Eel so as to securely maintain the parts against displacement.

In Figs. 10 and 11, there is shown a slightly modified form of arm. In this case, the cover 2 is provided with a projecting portion or the equivalent, and the arm 29 constructed of twisted wire or the like which is looped as at 31 to engage with the part 30, the same being bent over and around the pin '1' and thence extended as at 33 to form a stop. The opposite end of the arm formed with the forks 3% arranged to engage the knob. Obviously, the arm 29 may be looped around the knob if desired, that is, the ends ol 3-]: extended to overlap or such equivalent construction provided.

In Figs. 12 and 13, cover 2 is provided with the prtn'ectingparts 36 and ST, and a halo 38 provided with the ends looped or bent at 39 around the part 37, the opposite side 4:1 being; looped as indicated, at l2 around the projection 36, the same being extended as at 4.3 and a l similar to the construction shown in Fig. 10. The same may have a. loop 40 large enough for the knob 3 to pass through, or it may be constructed so as to tit closely about the knob.

In Fig. 5, I have illustrated ho a gasket. or the like 4-6 may be inserted on the cover it desired. lcnerally, the same is not employed, but there may be instances where the same is desirable. If preferred, the cover may be so constructed that the gasket is substantially maintained in place by suitably forming the cover as indicated at 4L7.

I have illustrated in Figs. 1, 2, 5, and 14:, how a simple form of latch or securing means may be provided for maintaining the closure tightly closed. The latch 50, as shown, may be of suitable size, shape and material and secured to the band 5 in any suitable manner. A very simple construction to strike up the lugs 51 on band 5 and secure the latch thereto by means of a belt or pin 52 or equivalent means for the purpose. A. similar or equivalent latch may be provided. on the types of receptacles shown in Fins. 10 and 12. The design of the latch itself may be varied to correspond with the particular design of the closure and receptacle, that shown being particularly simple and inexpensive. In some instances, yuuticularly where the rubber or like gasket is employed, the latch is particularly desirable. It also enables a dealer to ship out tilled jars securely locked or sealed, but of course in this instance iil desired additional securing, means may be employed, although in many cases it would be unnecessary.

With all oi? the constructions described, the cover may be opened or closed in a most convenient manner. It. is always in place, and lin'eakagc is minimized. The device is adapted for arious styles of jars, and may be made in various sizes. The attachment may be finished in the desired manner such as nickel plating, oxidizing, japanning, enamelling, or the like.

Having thus described my invention, itis obvious that various immaterial modifications may be made in the same without cleparting from the spirit of my invention;

hence I do not wish to be understood as limiting myself to the exact form, construction, arrangement and combination of parts herein shown and described or uses mentioned.

WVhat I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent'is:

1. In combination, a ring adapted to be clamped about a bowl having a detachable cover with a knob, and an arm for holding said cover in place on said bowl and permitting the opening and closing of the same,

i said arm provided with a loop adjacent one edge to be secured to said ring and hinged relative thereto and extended in one direction therebeyond to provide a'stop to engage the bowl when the cover is fully open and extended in the other direction and flanged at its sides, one of the flanges being formed into a loop to be clamped about the neck of said cover, prongsformed on said arm intermediate said last-mentioned loop and the hinge to provide a ticket-holder and a prong formed intermediate said ticket holder and hinge to engage and clamp under the edge of said cover.

2. In combination, a ring adapted to be clamped about a bowl having a detachable cover with a knob, and an arm for holding said cover in place on said bowl and permitting the opening and closing of the same, said arm provided with a loop adjacent one edge to be secured to said ring and hinged relative thereto and extended in one direction therebeyond to provide a stop to engage the bowl when the cover is fully open and extended in the other direction and flanged at its sides, one of the flanges being formed into a loop to be clamped about the neck of said cover, prongs tormed on said arm intermediate said last-mentioned loop and the hinge to provide a ticket-holder, and a latch hinged to said band and adapted to engage the cover.

3. In combination, a ring adapted to be clamped about a bowl having a detachable cover, and an arm for holding said cover in place on said bowl and permitting the opening and closing of the same, said arm hinged to said ring and provided with a stop to engage the bowl when the cover is fully open, said arm being formed into a loop, to be clamped about said cover, a prong formed on said arm and adapted to engage under the edge of thecover, and a latch hinged to said ring and adapted to engage the cover.

4. In combination, a ring adapted to be clamped about a bowl having a detachable cover, and an arm for holding said cover in place on said bowl and permitting the opening and closing of the same, said arm provided with a loop adjacent one edge to be secured to said ring and hinged relative thereto and extended in one direction therebeyond to provide a stop to engage the bowl when the cover is fully open, said arm comprising a flange formed into a loop to be clamped about the cover, and prongs formed on said arm to provide a ticket-holder.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed'my' name.

RUSSELL M. SWITZER. 

